Author: Jackson Castellano

  • BB: Florida’s painful weekend vs. Georgia explained

    Florida’s weekend series against the Georgia Bulldogs was simply disappointing. Getting swept is never good, but to lose three straight in the fashion the Gators did, especially in the context of the season? Just brutal. The now unranked Gators (18-10, 3-6 SEC) dropped three straight to Georgia (22-6, 6-3 SEC), who moved up from No.…

  • LAX: Gators finish strong entering conference play

    Florida entered Five-Star Stadium in Macon, Georgia, with one game remaining before conference play and a five-game winning streak on the line. After going through their fair share of ups and downs early on, the Gators have been red hot on the final stretch before AAC play begins. They showed no signs of cooling off…

  • LAX: Gators shutdown Sun Devils, 21-10

    On Sunday, Florida and Arizona State’s lacrosse programs met for the first time ever. A win was equally important for bragging rights and season momentum with both teams sitting around .500 and conference play approaching. The Gators would return home from Tempe, Arizona, with bragging rights, a boost in the IWLCA poll and a four-game…

  • LAX: Florida stomps Stetson for third straight win

    Florida is on a roll. After a mediocre start to the season, the Gators have now won three straight games as AAC play draws near. These wins have come in a variety of ways for head coach Amanda O’Leary’s squad: A statement win against a ranked opponent, a narrow win saved from the clutches of…

  • LAX: Gators avoid late game collapse versus Drexel

    No. 13 Florida entered Vidas Field on Sunday coming off a huge win against No. 3 Syracuse. After holding the Orange to their season low in goals, Drexel would seem to pose much less of a threat to the Gators. On the contrary, the game came down to the final minute and victory nearly slipped…

  • LAX: Florida shuts down No. 3 Syracuse

    Florida has come away with three L’s in its last three contests. On Wednesday, the tides turned in a positive direction for coach Amanda O’Leary and the Gators. No. 13 Florida (3-4) defeated No. 3 Syracuse (6-2) in a strong showing for the Gators on both sides of the ball. UF notched 14 goals while…

  • BSB: Gators Drop Finale vs Seton Hall; FSU Looms

    After two overpowering performances offensively on Saturday, Florida’s bats cooled off resulting a disappointing loss that could’ve been a series sweep on Sunday. No. 11 Florida (13-4) fell to Seton Hall (1-12) 6-4 on Sunday to close the weekend series 2-1. Florida’s bullpen couldn’t provide ample support to its lackluster offense and granted the Pirates…

  • BB: Gators crush Seton Hall in Saturday doubleheader

    On Friday, it poured rain in Gainesville. The weather was disruptive enough to force Florida and Seton Hall’s opening game of the weekend series to be pushed back another day and serve as the first game of a double header. The doubleheader came around on Saturday, yet it continued to pour. This time, though, the…

  • LAX: Gators drop third straight with loss to Stony Brook

    Florida women’s lacrosse took on their third-straight top 10 opponent Saturday at home against the fifth- ranked Stony Brook SeaWolves — and lost their third-straight match. No. 11 Florida (1-3) fell to No. 5 Stony Brook (2-1) 14-13 in a match that came down to the final minutes of play. Despite a late game surge…

  • BSB: Florida earns first series sweep with rout of Georgia State

    After losing their first weekend series to Liberty, Florida baseball has been on a tear. On Sunday, the Gators extended their winning streak to five games and secured their first series sweep of the 2022 season. Florida (6-2) defeated Georgia State (4-4) 12-1 in an impressive performance after dominating the series all weekend. The Gators…